Have you ever felt a connection to someone you just met—like your soul already knew them? Or maybe you’ve had a dream so vivid it didn’t feel like imagination… it felt like memory. These moments might not make sense logically, but deep down, something stirs. Something ancient. Something familiar.
That’s often how past life awareness begins.
We don’t always remember our past lives the way we recall yesterday’s breakfast. But traces of those experiences live within us—whispers from the soul that surface through intuition, emotion, dreams, or sudden knowing. As a Certified Hypnotist and Metaphysical Practitioner, I’ve guided many people through their own past life journeys. And what I’ve come to understand is this: we remember when we’re meant to.
In this article, we’ll explore how we come to know about our past lives—not just through regression, but through the subtle signs, patterns, and spiritual insights that invite us to look deeper. Whether you’re simply curious or actively seeking answers, this is your gentle invitation to begin that exploration.
Ways We May Know About Our Past Life
| Clue or Experience | How It Shows Up | What It Might Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Knowing | Gut feelings, instant connections, inner certainty | Your soul recognizes someone or something from before |
| Recurring Dreams | Vivid or emotional dreams set in another place or time | Symbolic or literal memory surfacing during rest |
| Emotional Echoes | Deep feelings (grief, love, fear) without a clear current-life cause | Unresolved energy carried over for healing or closure |
| Unexplained Phobias | Fear of water, heights, fire, etc., with no trauma in this life | A trauma or death experience remembered somatically |
| Birthmarks or Body Pain | Physical marks or recurring pain with no medical explanation | Possible imprint of a past life injury or death |
| Childhood Memories | Children speaking of past lives with names, details, or emotional intensity | Soul memory surfacing before the conscious mind filters it |
| Regression Hypnosis | Guided imagery, emotion, or knowing that emerges during a session | Access to past life experiences directly through the subconscious mind |
| Higher Self Guidance | Synchronicities, downloads, or signs during spiritual practices or meditation | Your higher self revealing what’s needed for your current soul growth |
| Soulmate or Karmic Bonds | Intense relationships, instant recognition, or emotional highs/lows | Shared lifetimes and contracts returning for mutual healing or resolution |
Inner Knowing: The Intuitive Clues We Carry
Long before you ever heard the term “past life regression,” your soul may have been speaking to you. It speaks in feelings, in gut instincts, in the moments when something just clicks—and you can’t explain why.
Many people first sense a past life connection through what I call soul echoes: those lingering impressions from other lifetimes that subtly shape our current one. These are some of the most common clues:
- Instant connection to someone you’ve just met – as if you’ve known them forever, or have unfinished business
- Unexplained fears or phobias – like a fear of water, fire, or heights with no known trauma in this life
- Talents that seem to come from nowhere – playing an instrument, understanding a language, or feeling drawn to a specific culture or era
- Places that feel like home – even if you’ve never been there before
These signs are often brushed off as coincidences, but I see them as invitations from Spirit to remember. Your higher self already holds the blueprint of your soul’s journey—sometimes it lets little pieces rise to the surface when they’re needed for healing or growth.
When I guide people in session, these intuitive clues often become the starting point for regression. The moment someone says “I’ve always been fascinated by…” it’s usually a breadcrumb on the path to a past life.
If you’ve experienced any of these soul-level nudges, you’re not imagining it. You’re remembering.
Dreams as Windows into the Soul’s Story
Dreams are one of the most mysterious and revealing ways our subconscious speaks to us. While some dreams are simply our minds processing daily life, others feel more vivid—like experiences rather than stories. These are often the ones connected to our soul’s deeper memory.
You might dream of a different body, a different place, or a completely different time period… yet it all feels emotionally real. Maybe you wake up crying without understanding why. Or maybe you’ve had the same dream for years, replaying like a memory you haven’t fully unpacked yet.
From what I’ve seen in both my clients and my own spiritual journey, dreams can serve as gentle glimpses into past lives—especially when Spirit is preparing you to remember. These dream memories often come when we’re not forcing the process, but when our soul knows we’re ready to receive something meaningful.
It’s important to note that not every dream about a past life is meant to be taken literally. Sometimes the imagery is symbolic—messages from your higher self or guides disguised in metaphor. What matters most is the emotion the dream stirs within you. That feeling is often the bridge between this life and another.
If you’ve ever had a dream that felt strangely real… one that left an imprint on your heart more than your mind… it may have been your soul whispering, “You’ve been here before.”
Physical and Emotional Echoes
Some memories don’t live in the mind—they live in the body.
It’s not uncommon for people to carry emotional wounds, physical sensations, or even visible markings from a past life into their current one. These echoes often show up as unexplained phobias, chronic pain without a medical cause, or emotional patterns that seem out of place in the context of your life story.
One of the most fascinating examples I’ve encountered in session work is someone who had a deep fear of choking, yet had never experienced a choking incident in this life. During regression, they uncovered a past life in which they were silenced—quite literally—as a form of punishment. The moment they saw it, the fear began to loosen its grip.
Then there are birthmarks—those small markings we’re born with that science doesn’t always explain. Some researchers and spiritual practitioners believe they may reflect wounds or injuries from a previous lifetime. While that may sound far-fetched to some, the consistency in certain regression cases makes it worth exploring.
These emotional and physical imprints aren’t here to punish or confuse you. They’re here to be understood. Once acknowledged, they often begin to release. Your body is wise. It remembers even when your conscious mind doesn’t.
Past Life Regression Hypnosis
Of all the ways we come to know our past lives, regression hypnosis is one of the most direct and powerful. It gently guides you into a deeply relaxed state where your subconscious mind—home to your soul’s memory—can speak freely. In this space, the analytical part of the brain steps aside, allowing images, emotions, and memories to surface without judgment.
What makes past life regression so transformative isn’t just the memories themselves—it’s what those memories mean for your current life. You might discover the root of a fear, understand why you’re drawn to a particular person or place, or even resolve a soul contract that’s been holding you back.
Some clients see vivid, cinematic scenes. Others feel emotions, hear messages, or simply “know” what’s unfolding. There’s no one right way to experience it—and that’s part of the beauty. Your higher self, your guides, and your subconscious work together to reveal only what you’re ready to understand.
As a Certified Hypnotist and Metaphysical Practitioner, I hold space for these journeys with care and intention. Every session is different, and I trust Spirit to guide the process. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done many regressions, the experience always leads to some form of clarity, release, or inner peace.
If you’re curious to try it for yourself, I offer private one-on-one sessions where we set a specific intention and gently uncover the lifetime that Spirit deems most helpful for your healing now.
Children Who Remember Past Lives
Some of the most compelling stories of past life memory come from children. Before they’re fully shaped by societal beliefs and logic, children often speak with surprising clarity about places they’ve never visited, people they’ve never met, or events they couldn’t possibly have known.
In many well-documented cases, young children have described past lives in astonishing detail—offering names, dates, and locations that were later verified. Some remember how they died, the family they belonged to, or even unfinished goals they carried into this life. Researchers like Dr. Ian Stevenson and Dr. Jim Tucker at the University of Virginia have studied thousands of these accounts, offering evidence that challenges conventional explanations.
While not every story is verifiable or meant to be proven, the emotional consistency of these memories is what stands out. Children often express a deep emotional connection to their stories—grief for lost parents, guilt over unresolved actions, or longing to return “home.”
As a practitioner, I view these early memories as the soul’s way of integrating experiences quickly—before the conscious mind learns to dismiss them. For some children, the memories fade as they grow. For others, they remain as intuitive gifts or guiding insights throughout life.
Whether you believe these stories are real memories or symbolic truths, one thing is clear: the soul begins speaking early. We just have to be willing to listen.
Soul Contracts and the Higher Self
Not every past life memory arrives through hypnosis or dreams. Sometimes, it’s revealed through the quiet nudges of your higher self—or during moments of deep spiritual insight. When this happens, it often feels less like a memory and more like a truth you’ve always known.
Your higher self is the eternal part of you that remembers all your lifetimes. It holds the wisdom of your soul’s evolution, and when the time is right, it gently brings forward what you’re ready to heal. This can come through intuitive downloads, synchronicities, or spiritual experiences that feel too aligned to be random.
Many of the clients I work with are surprised to realize they already knew the truth of their past lives—they just didn’t have the words for it yet. Once the regression confirms what they’ve always felt, something clicks. The confusion lifts, and a deep peace settles in.
That’s because past life memories are never shown to punish or overwhelm you. They’re shared when they serve your healing. Often, we have soul contracts—agreements made before birth—with people we’ve known in other lifetimes. These relationships may be loving, challenging, or both, but they always offer us opportunities to grow.
Whether you feel drawn to a particular person or sense you’ve lived a story before, your soul is likely pointing you to something important. Learning to trust that inner voice is one of the most powerful ways to access past life insight.
What to Do With What You Learn
Remembering a past life can be emotional, enlightening, even life-changing—but the true power lies in what you do with that awareness.
Some past life insights bring healing: a lifelong fear finally makes sense, or a recurring pattern finds its origin and can now be released. Others offer deep validation, helping you understand why you’re drawn to certain people, places, or purposes. And sometimes, it’s simply comforting to know your soul has been here before—and that you’re never starting from scratch.
Here are a few gentle ways to integrate what you uncover:
- Reflect through journaling. Write down what came up and how it made you feel. Don’t worry if it’s fragmented—truth often arrives in pieces.
- Practice self-compassion. Whether you saw something joyful or painful, honor it as part of your soul’s evolution. You’re learning, not judging.
- Pay attention to recurring themes. Past life stories often highlight unresolved energy that wants your attention now.
- Take action in your current life. Awareness is just the beginning. If your insight points to a need for change, trust that message.
You don’t need to force meaning from the experience. It will unfold with time. What matters most is that you allow the wisdom of your soul to gently shape the way you live, love, and grow—here and now.
Experience It for Yourself: A Gentle Past Life Hypnosis Audio
You don’t have to wait for a formal session to begin exploring your past lives. Sometimes, all it takes is a quiet space, a curious heart, and a gentle invitation inward.
This free self-hypnosis audio is designed to guide you into a relaxed state where your soul can show you a past life that’s meaningful for your healing right now. You don’t need to force anything or expect a specific outcome—just allow the experience to unfold in whatever way it’s meant to.
Listen here:
Let this be a first step in reconnecting with the deeper parts of yourself. You may see images, feel emotions, hear messages—or simply rest in a peaceful state where something shifts within.
If you’d like more journeys like this, I invite you to explore my full library of free recordings: Self-Hypnosis Audios
Every session is an opportunity to remember who you truly are—across lifetimes.
You’ll Remember When You’re Meant To
Past life memories don’t always come all at once—and they’re not meant to. Your soul is wise. It reveals what you’re ready to see, when you’re ready to heal.
Whether it’s through dreams, deep emotions, soul connections, or guided hypnosis, the clues are always there. Sometimes subtle. Sometimes bold. But always loving. These echoes from your past are never meant to confuse you—they’re meant to free you.
If you’ve ever felt that inner nudge… the sense that you’ve lived before… trust it. That’s your soul remembering.
And when you’re ready to go deeper, I’m here to walk beside you. You can begin with a private past life regression session or simply spend time with the free self-hypnosis audios available on my site. However you choose to explore, know this:
✨ Your story didn’t begin in this lifetime.
✨ And your healing can reach far beyond it.
